Malachite derives its name from the Greek word "moloche," meaning mallow, which makes reference to Malachite's green color.

Malachite is a widely occurring gemstone. Supply easily meets demand, making it a low- to moderately-priced, easily accessible semi-precious gemstone.

Malachite helps the wearer to enjoy harmony and loyalty. In addition to this, Malachite helps to improve spiritual growth, is a powerful assist to those on a spiritual path and is a great help with healing both physical and mental problems. Malachite is thought to ease a period of transition quickly, and is also believed to bestow prosperity.

MALACHITE

Color

Description

Malachite is found in various shades of green, but its base color is most usually dark green. Malachites very often exhibit banding, where bands of lighter or darker green run around the stone at irregular intervals.

Malachite is rated at 3.5 – 4 on the Moh's Scale of Hardness, meaning that this gemstone is best suited to pins/brooches, earrings and pendants.